At 10:30 ET, it’s a week 1 NCAAF battle between the Spartans and Chanticleers at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. Don’t miss it on ESPN as the game takes place on Saturday, December 23rd. In this non-conference showdown, San Jose State is listed as 9.5 point road favorites against the Chanticleers. Continue reading for my tips and betting advice.

COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS VS SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers +9.5

This game will be played at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 23rd.

WHY BET THE COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 32-24 in favor of San Jose State.
  • Even though we have San Jose State winning straight-up, we like Coastal Carolina at +9.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 54.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 56 points.

Do the Chanticleers Stand a Chance on the Road?

So far, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are 7-5, including going 3-3 on the road and 2-2 at home.

Coastal Carolina’s average scoring differential for the season is +3.3 leading to an ATS mark of 6-4. The Chanticleers have been favored three times and the underdog in seven games

Over the course of 12 games, the average over/under line in Coastal Carolina’s matchups has been 55.8 points. These games have had an average combined score of 52.7 points, leading to an OU record of 3-7.

Heading into their matchup vs. San Jose State, the Chanticleers’ offense is averaging 157.8 rushing yards per game, along with 4 yards per attempt. They currently hold the 68th rank in rushing yards and 35th rank in passing yards, amassing an average of 266.8 yards per game. In terms of scoring, Coastal Carolina is at 28 points per game, which is 54th in the NCAA.

Coastal Carolina’s defense holds the 138th rank in passing yards allowed per game as they head into this game. On average, opponents have made 30.1 passing attempts against the Chanticleers. They have given up 24.7 points per game, which places them at 92nd in college football. In the rush defense category, they rank 120th in the NCAA.

Can San Jose State Secure a Home Victory?

So far, the San Jose State Spartans are 7-5, including going 3-3 on the road and 3-2 at home.

San Jose State has gone into five games as the favorite this season and six games as the underdog. Their ATS record is currently 8-3.

After 12 games, the average over/under line in San Jose State’s matches stands at 56.3 points. The collective score in their games has averaged 59.1 points, resulting in an OU record of 7-4.

San Jose State’s offense is averaging 33.3 points per game, which ranks them 32nd in the NCAA. Through the air, they’re at 219.1 passing yards on average, putting them at 75th in the nation. Their rushing attack is currently 31st in rushing yards, with an average of 392 rushing attempts per game this season.

The Spartans’ defense has given up 173.2 rushing yards per game this season, which is 89th. Opponents are recording an average of 181.7 passing yards, and opposing quarterbacks come in with a passer rating of 83.8 when playing against San Jose State. In terms of points allowed, they currently sit 57th in NCAA rankings.